Re: [NTLK] Poor soldering of eMate memory modules

On Sep 28, 2006, at 3:21 PM, Frank Gruendel wrote:

> It is recommendable to leave the single malt whisky in its bottle
> before
> attempting a fix like this. You would be surprised how difficult it is
> to aim a soldering tip at an IC pin under a microscope if your
> hand is ever so slightly shaking ;-)
<snip>

Funny you should say that, as a shot of whiskey is supposedly a time
tested means for stopping your hand from shaking. I have been told
by a brain surgeon friend, that this is standard in operating rooms
around the globe.

Marty

PS What you are describing is considered "re-flowing".

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